Casual Assistant Educators - Wollongong

Illawarra Rugby League; Wollongong City Council; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual shifts through app

Retail discounts nationwide

Competitive agency pay rates

Block bookings available

Work close to home

Job summary

Expect A Star in Wollongong is seeking casual Educators to support 0-5 year olds across the Wollongong area. You will cover shifts and work with a range of educators to deliver engaging early learning experiences.

Availability of at least 2 days, travel up to 30+ minutes, and willingness to adapt to different centres are essential. You will gain experience, be paid at casual rates, and enjoy flexible shifts through the Expect A Star platform.

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards Certificate III in Early Childhood.
• Paid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• National Child Safety certificate.
• Basic food handling certificate.
• Availability for at least 2 days, and sometimes at short notice.
• Be willing to travel 30+ minutes regularly.
• Passionate educators with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the learning experiences for your allocated group of children.
• Work collaboratively with fellow educators to develop and implement inspirational educational programs.
• Be a lifesaver for permanent educators by helping covering lunch breaks, sick days and annual leave days.
• Participate and support educators in the observation and recording of children’s development.
• Explore different centres and philosophies and pick up new skills.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Explore a range of services across theWollongong area as a Casual Educator with Expect A Star

• Book yourself into casual shifts in the palm of your hand with easy to use APP!
• Exclusive access to discounts at hundreds of retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, and restaurants nationwide
• Enjoy the extra money with attractive agency pay rates
• Have confidence you are being offered the best available shifts by working with a long-standing and well-established Education agency
• Block Bookings available if you are looking for a steady and consistent work while being paid at a casual rate of pay
• Work close to home (we provide staff to a variety of centres nearby)
• Develop your experience and learn new things

The Role:

Work alongside a range of educators as you care and educate Children aged from 0-5

• Facilitate the learning experiences for your allocated group of children
• An ability to work collaboratively with fellow educators to develop and implement inspirational educational programs.
• Be a lifesaver for the permanent educators by helping covering lunch breaks, sick days and annual leave days
• Participate and support educators in the observation and recording of children’s development
• Explore different centres and philosophies and pick up new skills.

What you need:

• To be actively studying towards yourCertificate III qualification in Early Childhood
• APaidNSW WWCC
• National Child Safety certificate
• Basic food handling certificate
• Availability for at least 2 days, and sometimes at short notice;
• Be willing to travel 30+ minutes on a regular basis
• Passionate educators with strong communication skills;
• Reliability, flexibility and the ability to work in new teams.

Expect A Star – Who we are

Founded in 2004, Expect A Star is a specialist recruitment in Early Childhood Sector. Our purpose is to form dynamic partnerships with both clients and candidates through positive engagement and the delivery of quality employment.

We are strong believers that by supporting your personal and professional growth, EXPECT A STAR can help you become the best Educator you can be!

If you would like to learn more about Expect A Star, we encourage you to visit our website https://expectastar.com.au/